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Redman Releases a New Video from Muddy Waters 2 and a New Remixxes Mixtape (Video + Mixtape)

Redman announced he is releasing Muddy Waters 2, a follow up to his 1996 classic LP. To kick off the campaign, he has released a video for Pump Ya Brakes, the first single from the project, AND a new Remixxes mixtape. You can watch the video and stream and download... Read more

October 27, 2013 Mixes

Needle To The Groove: The Return Of The True Free-Form Mix (Food For Thought)

With less than 10 weeks left on the year, it can be challenging to make sense of 2013 in Hip-Hop. From the conversations I'm having with fellow fans, there isn't a runaway favorite for Album Of The Year, Mixtape Of The Year, or even Artist Of The Year. The biggest... Read more

October 27, 2013 Food for Thought, Fresh

Common and Marsha Ambrosious Join Robert Glasper Experiment on the Mesmerizing Song Trust (Audio)

Here's yet another amazing song from Robert Glasper Experiment. This one pairs Marsha Ambrosious and Common. Press play and vibe out to Trust. Related: Robert Glasper Experiment - Calls ft Jill Scott (Video)... Read more

October 26, 2013 Audio

Amel Larrieux Brings the Funk on Orange Glow (Audio)

Amel Larrieux ditches the neosoul sound in favor of some good old-fashioned funk on her latest. Check out Orange Glow. Her new album ice cream everyday is in stores now. Related: Amel Larrieux - I Do Take (Audio)... Read more

October 26, 2013 Audio

Nipsey Hussle Gives the Real on Growing Up in Crenshaw on The Juan Epstein Show (Video)

Nipsey Hussle is one of the most authentic cats in the game right now. During a trip to NYC this week, he connected with Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds and discussed his African heritage, the grind as an independent artist, the new West Coast movement, first generation West Coast MCs... Read more

October 26, 2013 Video

Game & Nipsey Hussle – Red and Blue Make Green (Mixtape)

Here's a mixtape that compiles the various collaborations between Game and Nipsey Hussle from over the years. You can stream and download Red and Blue Make Green below. Related: Nipsey Hussle Releases Crenshaw & Slauson Video With Crenshaw Mixtape (Video & Mixtape) + The Game – OKE (Mixtape)... Read more

October 25, 2013 Mixes

Schoolboy Q Releases a High Energy Video for Banger (MOSHPIT) (Video)

Schoolboy Q takes a "less is more" approach to the new video for his song Banger (MOSHPIT). Q releases a video that is all black and white and which mostly features him performing in a black hoodie and black pants. Q's animated performance reinforces the high energy of the song.... Read more

October 25, 2013 Video

Ice Cube Calls Himself Sasquatch In A New Single Right In Time For Halloween (Video)

Twenty years ago, Ice Cube was flat-out "Wicked." Now, the N.W.A/Westside Connection alum is aligning himself with Sasquatch. In a straightforward Trap-influenced song, Cube lets the video do the talking. Always dabbling in Horror, this comes seemingly out of nowhere and in time for Halloween. Tales From The Hood soundtrack-meets-2013.... Read more

October 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

R.A. The Rugged Man, Vinnie Paz & Sadat X Honor Sam Peckinpah In Style (Video)

In addition to his knowledge of Hip-Hop, R.A. The Rugged Man is a boxing enthusiast and huge film buff. On his 2013 acclaimed LP Legends Never Die, R.A. linked with frequent collaborator Vinnie Paz (of Jedi Mind Tricks) and Brand Nubian's Sadat X for "Sam Peckinpah." For those who might... Read more

October 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

Vic Mensa Discusses His New Ceative Team and the Making Of His Innanet Mixtape (Video)

Vic Mensa is one of the most talented MCs to emerge in quite a while. Though not exactly new to the scene, Vic is being re-introduced to the world as a solo artist post the split of his former band Kids These Days. His Innanet mixtape is one of the... Read more

October 24, 2013 Video

Game Releases a Double Track with Schoolboy Q, Skeme, Too $hort & Stacy Barthe (Audio)

Game releases a creative double track with Skeme, Too $hort, Schoolboy Q & Stacy Barthe. The first, Astronaut P*ssy, flips a Britney Spears hook and the second, Welcome to California, is over an amazing chill out track. Totally different...totally dope. Related: The Game Releases Hollywood with Scarface as a Bonus... Read more

October 24, 2013 Audio

Ab-Soul Release Dub Sac (Audio)

As promised by TDE earlier in the week, here's a new track from Ab-Soul. Check out Dub Sac. Related: Ab-Soul Discusses Kendrick Being On Eminem’s MMLP 2 With Montreality (Video)... Read more

October 24, 2013 Audio

Killer Mike & El-P Run The Jewels & Get It (Video)

A couple years ago, TDE offered up Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 for a free Soundcloud stream when the indie effort was released. Easily accessible, the acclaimed album felt like a mixtape to many. The same was true of Ab-Soul's #ControlSystem and a host of other albums these last three years. Killer... Read more

October 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Sean “Diddy” Combs Says He Wants to Be the First African-American to Own an NFL Team (Video)

Sean "Diddy" Combs was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to discuss his new TV network, Revolt. During the interview, Diddy spoke in detail about why he would like to be the first African-American to own an NFL team. Check out the video below. Related: Diddy & Ma$e... Read more

October 24, 2013 Video

Large Professor, O.C., Inspectah Deck & Tragedy Khadafi Team Up On Marco Polo’s Astonishing (Audio)

Could you imagine this between 1993 and 1998? Large Professor (Main Source), Inspectah Deck (Wu-Tang Clan), Tragedy Khadafi (Capone-N-Noreaga fam), and O.C. (Diggin' In The Crates) on one song? Well, in 2013, Canadian producer Marco Polo hooks it up. From his PA 2: The Director's Cut album coming next month,... Read more

October 24, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Get A Glimpse Of The Jimi Hendrix Hear My Train A Comin’ Documentary (Video)

Jimi Hendrix was a guitar god. The master of Blues, Rock and Psychedelia all in one has been the subject of many books in films. Outside of the prospects of OutKast's Andre 3000 playing the Washington state native in a biopic, Jimi's ties to Hip-Hop run deep. The music of... Read more

October 24, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Pete Rock Reveals What He’s Currently Listening To, Talks Production Hardware Vs. Software (Video)

Pete Rock's knowledge of records is of a higher plane, and we all know it. However, it's interesting to hear what Soulbrother #1 lists in his current listening rotation: The Thompson Twins ("Hold Me Now"), The Police ("Walking On The Moon"), and The Talking Heads ("This Must Be The Place").... Read more

October 24, 2013 Fresh

Thurz Brings The American Apparel Ad Life To Screen In Ah Man (Video)

Thurz is an L.A. King, even if he's not signed to a major label or has a CD in stores. The New West warrior from Inglewood teams with Cali Martyr for "Ah Man." This video kinda has a 2011 Big Sean feel to it, and especially speaks to fans of... Read more

October 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Dilated Peoples’ Rakaa, Zion I’s Zumbi & Living Legends’ Sunspot Jonz Kick Chess Raps (Audio)

Hip-Hop and chess go hand-in-hand, word to DJ Quik. A lot of your favorite MCs, DJs, and producers love to apply lessons learned of the 64 squares to life and competitive art. Dilated Peoples' Rakaa Iriscience, Zion I's Zumbi, and Living Legends' Sunspot Jonz link with the Hip-Hop Chess Federation... Read more

October 24, 2013 Audio, Fresh

J. Cole Discusses The Evolution of His Career and The Genesis of Crooked Smile (Video)

Here's a truly inspirational video of J. Cole where he discusses how he has gotten to where he is today and the story behind Crooked Smile. Cole is candid and motivational in detailing his mission to make music to "touch the people." Related: DJ Khaled – Hell’s Kitchen ft J.... Read more

October 24, 2013 Video

DJ Kenny Parker Unearths 22 Minutes Of Lost KRS-One & DJ Scott La Rock Dopeness (Audio)

For as busy as he's been for the last 27 years, KRS-One is not the best curator of his own body of works. However, lucky for the Boogie Down Productions co-founder, The Teacha has always rolled with people that know how to chronicle the times. Kris' brother, DJ Kenny Parker... Read more

October 24, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Alchemist Refreshes With A Coke-Inspired Joint Featuring Action Bronson (Audio)

With another Rare Chandeliers coming eventually, Alchemist and Action Bronson further traditions, courtesy of "Diagnosis." The Dr. Romanelli-sponsored joint features a Madlib-style collage of Coca-Cola advertising from the 1960s to 1990s, with somebody enjoys the the fruits of leisure on vocals. The execs in the Atlanta probably won't want this... Read more

October 24, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Childish Gambino Smashes the Pound Cake Track with a Freestyle on Sway in the Morning (Video)

When Childish Gambino started this freestyle it sounded and looked like he was sleepy. He maintained a laid back demeanor throughout but trust and believe HE MURDERED THE MIC. Comparisons of him and Drake have been flying lately, so Sway put Mr. Glover on that Pound Cake track and let... Read more

October 23, 2013 Video

Nas Joins Emeli Sande on the Remix to Rudimental’s Free (Audio)

Nas joins Emeli Sande on the soulful remix to UK Group Rudimental's song Free. This song is a slow burn that swells to an anthem of liberation and inspiration. Check it out below. Related: Emeli Sande Teams Up With Ab-Soul for the Remix to My Kind of Love (Audio)... Read more

October 23, 2013 Audio

Watch the Trailer for Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth Directed by Spike Lee (Video)

Mike Tyson has been one of the most complicated and polarizing figures in sports...ever. His story is rags to riches to rags and ultimately, redemption. Iron Mike was the subject of a 1-man show on Broadway in 2012. That show was captured on film by Spike Lee and will premiere... Read more

October 23, 2013 Video

Stream Blu & Nottz’s New EP Gods in the Spirit EP in Full (Audio)

Blu and Nottz's EP Gods in the Spirit is in stores now. It features guest appearances from Sene, Homeboy Sandman, Aloe Blacc, Scienze and more. If you've been looking for a worthwhile underground project to support, look no further. You can stream the entire EP below and buy it here.... Read more

October 23, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Admits Wishing He Could Have Submitted Beats To UGK Back In the Day (Video)

OkayplayerTV recently sat down with one of the nicest lyricists representing the south (or anywhere else...), Big K.R.I.T., and asked him "The Questions." The Mississippi MC discusses his tattoos, how he stays out of trouble, and how he still listens to Aquemini by Outkast on the daily. The interview ends with a... Read more

October 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jean Grae Breaks Conventions with Her New Track Football Season is Over (Audio)

Jean Grae has never been a conventional MC. Her new single Football Season is Over, however, is unorthodox even by her standards. Her flow slinks along with a track of syncopated and changing drum patterns and the "hook" is a continuation of commentary that occurs throughout the track. Got that?... Read more

October 23, 2013 Audio

Ab-Soul Discusses Kendrick Being On Eminem’s MMLP 2 With Montreality (Video)

When it comes to interviews, Montreality is definitely holding it down in a unique and creative way. They have a standard set of questions about artists' upbringing, beliefs and favorites that really connect them with the viewer. Their most recent offering features none other than TDE's Ab-Soul. The interview covers... Read more

October 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jay Rock Counts His Numbers On The Boards (Audio)

Like Al Pacino's devilish monologue, nobody is gonna see Jay Rock coming. The elder statesman of Black Hippy, the first artist of TDE may have gone under the radar a bit with Follow Me Home. However, the Watts native who never seems to say much off the mic, is saying... Read more

October 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Freddie Gibbs & Jynx Assist Freeway & The Jacka On Cherry Pie (Audio)

With the release of their joint LP quickly approaching, Freeway and the Jacka drop off their latest with "Cherry Pie". The track also features Freddie Gibs and Jinx, which compliment the Jeffro production seamlessly. Their LP is titled Highway Robbery, and is set for release on November 12. Related: Freeway & The Jacka... Read more

October 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh

The Natural Elements Return In An Unlikely Fashion, Saying There’s No Competition (Audio)

In the booming late '90s-early 2000s scene of "Underground Hip-Hop" in New York City, one group who was deeply present was the Natural Elements. Alumni of Stretch & Bobbito's radio show, the crew which included A-Butta, L Swift and Mr. Voodoo as core MCs got a major cosign from DJ... Read more

October 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Big Sant Releases The Great American Mattress Sale (Mixtape)

Over the years, Big Sant has been closely associated with Big K.R.I.T. due to their many collaborations, joint tours and overall kinship. If you're not up on Sant, however, now's the chance to get acquainted. He's released a mixtape with features from Rapper Big Pooh & Phonte (though on separate... Read more

October 22, 2013 Mixes

Young Guru Drops Knowledge During His First Class At USC (Video)

Lessons and knowledge about music from the greats usually stays within the Hip-Hop artist community, but Young Guru is breaking the mold and bringing his talents to the classroom. The prolific Delaware native, and Roc-A-Fella Records/Roc Nation producer is now an artist-in-residence at USC's Thorton School of Music. His first... Read more

October 22, 2013 Fresh, Video

Yancey Boys, T3 and C-Minus Trade Verses on a Dope Previously Unreleased Dilla Beat on Jeep Volume (Audio)

J. Dilla passed away more than 7 years ago but he lives on through his music. Yancey Boys (Frank Nitt & Dilla's brother Illa J) have unearthed a previously unreleased Dilla production and gone to work on it with C-Minus and Slum Village's T3. The beat sounds like it is... Read more

October 22, 2013 Throwback

Roc Marciano Flexes His Smooth Flow Over a Grimy Pete Rock Track on The Specialist (Audio)

Pete Rock favors soulful records but he dusted off an underground gem for subterranean mainstay Roc Marciano. Check out The Specialist. Related: Roc Marciano – S**t Hard (Audio)... Read more

October 22, 2013 Audio

Emerging Artist Jim-E-O Comes Into His Own With Ride or Die (Audio)

Jim-E-O, a Texas artist we spotlighted over a year ago, is back with a bouncy new track that celebrates the ladies that hold their fellas down from day 1. Check out Ride or Die featuring Pierre Medor. Related: Jim-E-O – Fastlane (Full Album Stream)... Read more

October 22, 2013 Audio

Emeli Sande Teams Up With Ab-Soul for the Remix to My Kind of Love (Audio)

Since her debut in 2012, Emeli Sande has not been one to be boxed in to any specific genre. On the remix to her song My Kind of Love, she teams up with Ab-Soul, and out of the box MC, on a track that is part rock, part EDM, part... Read more

October 21, 2013 Audio

DeLorean – Sing On Key (Video)

For his latest visual, Houston MC DeLorean finds himself somewhere just a tad hotter than Texas. In the video for "Sing On Key" directed by Chad Tennies, Delorean hits the desert while he spits some hot bars. The track is from his mixtape GRACE, which is available now. Related: DeLorean – Philippe ft.... Read more

October 21, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Video

Childish Gambino Jumps In The Time Machine & Sets To Dial To 3005 (Audio)

With a new album soon on the way, October seems to be new music month for Childish Gambino. On his latest track "3005," Childish sings his own hook along with spitting his raps. Although his new project doesn't have a set release date yet, Mr. Glover has stated that Because The... Read more

October 21, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Tito Lopez Rips The Mic’s Pockets Inside Out On Lo’ Money (Audio)

Gulfport, Mississippi's finest may not have an album out, but the Capitol Records hopeful captivates ears with a one-minute rap over J. Cole's interlude instrumental. Lopez plays with the concept: 'Lo money can mean his gwap, Polo paper, or just having short-ends. Related: Big Sant – Firewater II ft Big... Read more

October 21, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Scarface, Jadakiss, Meek Mill, John Legend, Akon & Anthony Hamilton Appear In DJ Khaled’s Never Surrender (Video)

DJ Khaled has pulled off some pretty substantial collaborations over the years. In addition to his extensive work with YMCMB and Maybach Music Group, it was Khaled who united Jadakiss and Beanie Sigel, it was Khaled who pushed the button on "Grammy Family," which will be a highlight of the... Read more

October 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Crooked I Slaughters The Mic On The Wake Up Show Unplugged (Video)

With his BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher being crowned as one of the best this year, Crooked I and his bars seem to finally be getting the respect they've always deserved. He recently stopped by the relaunch of "The Wake Up Show", and blessed the mic with a freestyle which was... Read more

October 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

WC Explains Why He Avoided The Westside Connection & Cypress Hill Beef (Video)

One of the feuds that people tend to forget is the 1996 battle between Westside Connection and Cypress Hill. In the wake of 2Pac's murder, Eazy-E's death, and all the subliminals happening between The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and Wu-Tang Clan, it's easy to forget. However, a clever interviewer briefly asked... Read more

October 21, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Reap The Naturaw Gets Heat From Large Professor On The Wild Wild (Video)

The great Hip-Hop producers always seem to have a soft-spot for the hardcore storytellers. While not lyricists by some technical standards, Brooklyn duo Group Home was worthy of some of DJ Premier's finest creations on their Livin' Proof 1995 debut album. RZA looked out for Wu Killa Bees such as... Read more

October 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Oddisee’s Got A Lot To Say On Album Bonus Cut Yeezus Was A Mortal Man (Audio)

In releasing his latest album, The Beauty In All, Oddisee let the music do the talking. One of the biggest stars out of the Low Budget Crew has a bonus-cut, "Yeezus Was A Mortal Man." Like Lupe Fiasco's controversially-titled single, this could appear to be about Kanye West or 2013... Read more

October 20, 2013 Audio, Fresh

AFH: The Week in Video (10/20/13) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought Cyphers from TDE, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Jon Connor, Rapsody, Rittz and more as well as new videos from Method Man, Jill Scott, Chance the Rapper, Yelawolf & Paul Wall, Joey Bada$$ and more. Check it all out below. The BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers The... Read more

October 20, 2013 Playlists, Video

The Masterful Place & Time Of Black Moon’s Enta Da Stage (Food For Thought)

Place and time can be everything in art. If a creator properly conveys place and time, the viewer of the artwork can learn so much more about the world it speaks from. When watching Goodfellas, you can undoubtedly know the stakes of every action before it’s explained to you. You... Read more

October 19, 2013 Food for Thought, Fresh

Nas Discusses His Upcoming Album, Working With Jay Z & Justin Timberlake, the 20th Anniversary of Illmatic and More

Nas sat down with the Huffington Post to discuss a range of topics, including his collabo with Jay Z and Justin Timberlake, how he intends to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Illmatic, what he wanted to accomplish with Life is Good and more. Check out what he had to say... Read more

October 18, 2013 Fresh

ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Hop On Isaiah Rashad’s Shot You Down For The TDE Remix (Audio)

Black Hippy's Jay Rock and ScHoolboy Q get Isaiah Rashad's message on "Shot You Down." The pair punches in their own take on the theme, and welcome their TDE brother with scorching accents to one of this year's viral heat-rocks. Jay Rock's been relatively quiet in 2013, but he damn... Read more

October 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh